Nevada Administrative Code
Chapter 449 - Medical and Other Related Facilities
COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER POOLS
Section 449.39583 - Qualifications of community health worker

Universal Citation: NV Admin Code 449.39583

Current through September 16, 2024

Each community health worker employed or retained pursuant to a contract by a community health worker pool must:

1. Be at least 18 years of age;

2. Demonstrate the ability to provide the services of a community health worker;

3. Understand the provisions of this chapter and chapter 449 of NRS;

4. Demonstrate the ability to read, write, speak and communicate effectively with the clients of the community health worker pool;

5. Provide to the community health worker pool and maintain documentation of either:

(a) A certificate of completion evidencing the successful completion of an initial training course for community health workers which is not less than 30 hours and is approved by the Division; or

(b) Certification as a community health worker by an accrediting body approved by the Division;

6. Demonstrate the ability to meet the needs of the clients of the community health worker pool; and

7. Receive annually not less than 20 hours of continuing education related to providing for the needs of the clients of the community health worker pool.

Added to NAC by Bd. of Health by R133-15, eff. 12-19-2017

NRS 449.0302

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